CVE-2015-4512

Name: CVE-2015-4512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-24T04:59:15.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gfx/2d/DataSurfaceHelpers.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 on Linux improperly attempts to use the Cairo library with 32-bit color-depth surface creation followed by 16-bit color-depth surface display, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by using a CANVAS element to trigger 2D rendering.. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gfx/2d/DataSurfaceHelpers.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 on Linux improperly attempts to use the Cairo library with 32-bit color-depth surface creation followed by 16-bit color-depth surface display, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by using a CANVAS element to trigger 2D rendering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.49%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 40.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4512?

How severe is CVE-2015-4512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4512?

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Source: NVD / NIST